Real Madrid have begun their summer tour of the United States, taking on AC Milan in the first of three scheduled matches. The Rossoneri are entering a new era under the direction of Paulo Fonseca, and the match promises to be an exciting encounter between two giants of European football.
The team led by Carlo Ancelotti has already held its first training session in Chicago, at Soldier Field, an iconic venue with a capacity of 61,500 spectators.
This stadium, located in Burnham Park, Chicago, usually serves as the venue for the Chicago Bears NFL football games, but it will be transformed into the perfect setting for this preseason duel.
Possible lineups
Real Madrid will be present with a new squad, with the notable additions of Kylian Mbappé and young Brazilian talent Endrick. Although not all players have travelled due to their recent participation in the European Championship and the Copa América, figures such as Antonio Rüdiger, Luka Modric, Arda Güler and Brahim Díaz will be available for the match. However, the notable absence will be that of Toni Kroos, who has retired from professional football.
Real Madrid vs AC Milan today: schedule, lineup and where to watch pre-season friendly
On the other hand, AC Milan have already demonstrated their power in this pre-season, with a 2-3 victory over Manchester City, with Lorenzo Colombo and Marco Nasti scoring the goals.
This encounter will be crucial for both teams, not only to test new tactics and players, but also to gauge their readiness ahead of the 2024-25 season, which is expected to be highly competitive for Real Madrid, with multiple competitions on the horizon, including the European and Spanish Super Cup, EA Sports LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, the UEFA Champions League and the Club World Cup.
Schedule and where to watch Real Madrid – AC Milan online TV
The friendly between Real Madrid and AC Milan will be played in the early hours of Wednesday 31 July and Thursday 1 August, at 2:30am (CEST). Fans will be able to follow the match on Movistar Plus+ (channel 7) and M+ Champions Tour (channel 61). For complete and up-to-date coverage of the match, La Razón’s website will provide all the necessary details.
This first pre-season match not only marks the start of the Soccer Champions Tour for Real Madrid, but is also an opportunity for new signings and young players like Endrick to prove their worth and integrate into the team, while veterans like Luka Modric bring their experience and leadership on the pitch.
AC Milan, meanwhile, will be looking to continue their good form and consolidate the new era under Paulo Fonseca.
